Sapium sebiferum Chinese Tallow grapefruitChinese Tallow, or Tallowtree, is a deciduous tree whose lush heart shaped leaves provide a spectacular autumn display in a brilliant array of almost iridescent shades of crimson, purple, red, yellow and orange. The leaves are simple and alternate, while the inconspicuous green yellow flowers are followed by hard shelled capsular fruits. This form type (shrub instead of tree) makes a lovely statement in any garden, with foliage from the ground up.
bright purple blooms from summer until the first frost
or for growing in pots and courtyard gardens
Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained sites
Conditions: Will grow in part sun to shade and prefers protection from strong
Soil: Tolerates loam
A beautifully vibrant plant with rich cherry red leaf margins that illuminate the stunning foliage
boat-shaped seed pods are produced
in courtyards and perfect for terraced gardens
The banksia is best suited for coastal gardens
complemented by fresh green
Australis Ruby is a compact protea with beautiful pink-red flowers fringed with black and white feathery tips
making it a favourite among plant enthusiasts
